26154b. THE NEW ELECTRIC LIGHT AT HELL GATE LIGHTHOUSE. Scientific American. March 22, 1884.
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26154b. THE NEW ELECTRIC LIGHT AT HELL GATE LIGHTHOUSE. Scientific American. March 22, 1884.
26154b. THE NEW ELECTRIC LIGHT AT HELL GATE LIGHTHOUSE. Scientific American. March 22, 1884. Large full front page engraving shows the tall electric light at Hallett’s Point, Hell Gate , New York City. Includes complete article with additional diagram of the tower. Large b/w engraving shows the new electric beacon shining brightly over the ships on the river. Established in 1883-4, this project was an experiment by the Light-House Board in the use of electric illumination. A rare view of the light, which was discontinued in 1888. Nice, clean image. 4 pages, disbound. (VG). $18.